How to Groom Your Dogs
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Grooming your dog regularly is an important part of keeping him or her healthy.
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Dogs vary widely in the amount of grooming that their coat requires, but all canines require some basic care.
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Taking care of these needs can help prevent future problems.
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Brushing
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Brushing is important for your dog's skin and coat health, as well as for their comfort.
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The type of brush that should be used depends on the type of coat your dog has. Combs may also be more appropriate for certain breeds.
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It is important that you teach your dog to like brushing so that regular grooming doesn't become a battle.
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When just starting out, introduce the brush gently and praise your dog softly for allowing the process.
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Be careful never to hurt your dog accidentally with tools like slicker brushes and de-shedding rakes.
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If your dog already doesn't like grooming, try giving a treat after every few brush strokes.
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The number of brush strokes depends on how much your dog dislikes being groomed.
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Hopefully, after a while you will be able to just give one treat when the grooming is over.
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Bathing
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Some dogs go their whole lives on only one or two baths. Some dogs are bathed every day. What is the best practice?
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Generally, moderate bathing, something like once a month or four times a year is considered best. However, gentle shampoos can be used more often.
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Always use a shampoo formulated especially for pets. Their skin has a different pH than ours, and using the wrong shampoo can dry out their skin and hair.
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Pet stores usually have many options.
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Dogs can be bathed outdoors if it is warm enough, in the bathtub, or in the sink.
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Just like people, dogs tend to like slightly warm water best. Don't use hot or very cold water to bathe your dog.
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A handheld shower head can be very useful for bathing your dog indoors.
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Nails
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All dogs need to have their nails clipped. If they overgrow, they can cause the dog pain by putting the feet at an unnatural angle.
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Some dogs are easy to do, but a lot of dogs hate having this done. Positive reinforcement training can help these dogs get over their fears.
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Teeth
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Teeth are a neglected part of the body for most canines.
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Because of this most canines will have some degree of oral disease by the time they are three years old. However, this is largely preventable.
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The two main ways that your dog's teeth can be kept clean are through brushing and chewing.
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You can brush your dog's teeth with toothpaste from the pet store, and this will help keep his or her mouth in good shape.
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It needs to be done regularly and at least once a week.
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Chewing is sometimes referred to as "Nature's toothbrush."
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Dogs that chew regularly keep their teeth cleaner. Special chews are made for this purpose, but they don't need to be used.
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Anything that is safe for your dog to chew and that he or she likes chewing will usually help.
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Ears
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Some people clean their dog's ears regularly. Others don't think it is necessary.
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At the very least, you should take a look and a sniff in your dog's ears when you groom him or her.
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This will help detect problems such as infections or mites.
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